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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 214590" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Welcome, 627666.</p><p> </p><p>I know how it feels to think of the time we wasted yrs ago, and how I wish I could go back in time and change things.</p><p> </p><p>Still, we did our best at the time, and kids are resilient. I hope you are still on speaking terms with-your son and can get through most days with-o a fight.</p><p> </p><p>Wilderness programs work well because they do encourage self reliance through basic living skills, and through hard work, they promote self esteem. You can't steal when there's nothing to steal, and you can't lie (very well) because you're too busy trying to climb ropes and cliffs. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> It's pretty basic.</p><p> </p><p>I'm confused about your thinking and feeling that your discipline over the yrs was punitive. Do you mean, discipline as in punishment? Because I think of it as setting boundaries and following rules. It doesn't have to be punitive. Maybe you could give some examples to clarify.</p><p> </p><p>I am sorry that your son has rec'd this diagnosis. But I am so glad that Meowbunny posted her note--things CAN improve! There is hope.</p><p> </p><p>I am in the throes of it now, an although we have not rec'd that diagnosis, and our son has not been kicked out of school, he is struggling and is in total denial. It is hard work! </p><p> </p><p>Again, welcome.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 214590, member: 3419"] Welcome, 627666. I know how it feels to think of the time we wasted yrs ago, and how I wish I could go back in time and change things. Still, we did our best at the time, and kids are resilient. I hope you are still on speaking terms with-your son and can get through most days with-o a fight. Wilderness programs work well because they do encourage self reliance through basic living skills, and through hard work, they promote self esteem. You can't steal when there's nothing to steal, and you can't lie (very well) because you're too busy trying to climb ropes and cliffs. :-) It's pretty basic. I'm confused about your thinking and feeling that your discipline over the yrs was punitive. Do you mean, discipline as in punishment? Because I think of it as setting boundaries and following rules. It doesn't have to be punitive. Maybe you could give some examples to clarify. I am sorry that your son has rec'd this diagnosis. But I am so glad that Meowbunny posted her note--things CAN improve! There is hope. I am in the throes of it now, an although we have not rec'd that diagnosis, and our son has not been kicked out of school, he is struggling and is in total denial. It is hard work! Again, welcome. [/QUOTE]
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